Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
Developer(s) Tindalos Interactive
Publisher(s) Focus Home Interactive
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Platforms Microsoft Windows
Release date(s) April 21, 2016[1]
Genre(s) Real-time strategy
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a real-time strategy video game developed by Tindalos Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. It is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.[2]

Gameplay

Players will control fleets representing one of four factions (the Imperium's Imperial Fleet, Chaos Undivided, Orks Pirates, and Craftworld Eldar) and battle for control of the Gothic sector of space.[3] From the fastest frigates to the gigantic battleships, players will customize all aspects of their ships: weaponry, defense and support sub-systems, etc. each customization affecting the very performances of the ship and the special abilities available during battle.[4]

Experience and promotions will also be awarded to ships as they survive bouts of war.[5][6]

Development

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada was first announced by Focus Home Interactive on January 16, 2015.[7] The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4.[8] As of January 27, 2016 it has been confirmed that a Space Marines faction separate from the Imperial Fleet would be available as downloadable content. [9] A limited edition Early Adopters Box version of the was available to those that pre-ordered the game, including the Space Marine faction from the start. [10]

Critical Reception

It has received positive reviews and has a score of 79% on Metacritic.[11] IGN awarded it a score of 7.1 out of 10, saying "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada's promising space tactics are bogged down by excessive obscure details."[12] PC Gamer awarded it 80%, saying "A tubthumping tribute to the 40K universe, with perfectly grim design. Multiplayer definitely needs work on its balance though."[13]

References

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  11. "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Metacritic listing". Metacritic.(http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefleet-gothic-armada)Accessed 22 April 2016.
  12. Kaiser, Rowen, 21 APR 2016, "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada review". IGN. (http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/04/22/battlefleet-gothic-armada-review) Accessed 22 April 2016.
  13. Griliopoulos , Dan, 21 April 2016. "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review" (http://www.pcgamer.com/battlefleet-gothic-armada-review/) PC Gamer. Accessed 22 April 2016.

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